PartsTable TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

CN1294UAttenuator,variable

Joint Electronics Type Designation System · NSN 5985-00-239-6120 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
Verified by PartsTable
NSN 5985-00-239-6120 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-239-6120. Primary manufacturer part number: CN1294U.
Features
  • Attenuator,variable — FSC 5985
  • Coaxial Connector Series Designation: BNC
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL W/ADJUSTMENT KNOB
  • Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency: 400.0 MEGAHERTZ
  • Application Design: TRANSMISSION LINE
  • Overall Diameter: 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels: -2.50 TO 2.50
  • Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.30
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-239-6120, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Joint Electronics Type Designation System. Government technical data includes 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-00-239-6120
Primary Part NumberCN1294U
Item NameAttenuator,variable
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerJoint Electronics Type Designation System
StatusACTIVE
Coaxial Connector Series DesignationBNC
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL W/ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency400.0 MEGAHERTZ
Application DesignTRANSMISSION LINE
Overall Diameter2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels-2.50 TO 2.50
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.30
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 TERMINAL
Terminal Type and Quantity2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE
Step Position Quantity5
Attenuation Variation MethodSTEPPED
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels+0.0 TO 50.0
Power Rating1.0 WATTS AVERAGE
Frequency Range0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 900.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Adjustment Device Type and Quantity1 KNOB
Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels0.2
Attenuation Per Step in Decibels10.0
Impedance Rating in Ohms50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5360-00-900-256415699 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
Stanadyne Corporation Dba Stanadyne Diesel Systems Div Diesel Systems
5305-01-346-3692192407 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,cap,hexagon Head
Fastenal Company Dba Fastenal Co
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
192-407 Cmc Electronics Inc (CAN)
CN1294U PRIMARY Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
Related Parts
5360-00-900-2564INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
15699
5305-01-346-3692INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD
192407

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-239-6120?

NSN 5985-00-239-6120 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Joint Electronics Type Designation System, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-239-6120?

NSN 5985-00-239-6120 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 192-407 (Cmc Electronics Inc), CN1294U (Joint Electronics Type Designation System).

What NSN replaces 5985-00-239-6120?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5985-00-239-6120: 5360-00-900-2564, 5305-01-346-3692. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of CN1294U?

Key specifications for CN1294U: Coaxial Connector Series Designation: BNC; Body Style: CYLINDRICAL W/ADJUSTMENT KNOB; Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency: 400.0 MEGAHERTZ; Application Design: TRANSMISSION LINE. 20 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
PartsTable Design LLC · partstable.com